AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is true about compulsions in OCD
A
Compulsions are a response to an obsession
B
Compulsions may arise due to rules that are applied to rigidly
C
Compulsions may not be realistically related to the obsession
D
Compulsions may be behaviors or mental acts
E
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of compulsion signs and symptoms include: Hand-washing until your skin becomes raw. Checking doors repeatedly to make sure they’re locked. Checking the stove repeatedly to make sure it’s off.

Detailed explanation-2: -Repetitive behaviors (e.g., hand washing, ordering, checking) or mental acts (e.g., praying, counting, repeating words silently) that the person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, or according to rules that must be applied rigidly.

Detailed explanation-3: -repeating words in their head. thinking “neutralising” thoughts to counter the obsessive thoughts. avoiding places and situations that could trigger obsessive thoughts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Obsessive Compulsive Disorders : Example Question #9 Common compulsions include excessive washing, turning items off, checking on loved ones, and arranging items. Flashbacks are a symptom of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and are not associated with OCD.

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